Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog

Plant Sciences, M.S.


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The Plant Sciences M.S. emphasizes management of agronomic, horticultural, and forage crops; plant breeding; and invasive species management. Students train for careers in academia and the public and private sectors.

Plan A (Thesis)


Requirements for the master of science degree include 26 hours of coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree numbered 4000 or above, 4 hours of thesis research, a research proposal, original research, and oral defense of the thesis.

The M.S. degree is typically completed in two years. The student’s coursework is selected to fit the student’s individual needs by mutual consultation among the student, his/her major professor, and graduate committee.

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